salaryLittle Rock is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$146
👥 People living there
203,436
188,065
Commute to work
18.5 min
20.9 min
College degree
44.6%
50%
Own their home
53.5%
42.3%
Below poverty line
17.5%
15.8%
Unemployment
4.1%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tempe for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $47,530 | +93% in Tempe |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $85,050 | +55% in Tempe |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $135,670 | +39% in Tempe |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $103,770 | +32% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,240 | $78,080 | +32% in Tempe |
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $98,610 | +30% in Tempe |
| Plumber | $49,190 | $63,750 | +30% in Tempe |
| Firefighter | $48,110 | $61,780 | +28% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $69,368 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Tempe?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $85,917 in Tempe, 21% more in Tempe.